City website gets a fresh coat of paint

Durango, CO: On Dec. 12, the City of Durango will launch its new, more modern, website design that will offer greater functionality for the public, including a new feature for everyone to soon share their favorite photos. 

The city&rs...

Schedule of meetings for the week of December 11, 2023

Durango, CO: The schedule of meetings for the city of Durango for the week of December 11, 2023, is listed below. Find meeting agendas and minutes at DurangoGov.org/Meetings. Sign up to receive meeting schedules automatically at DurangoGo...

City of Durango accepting nominations for Design & Development Awards

Durango, CO: The public is invited to submit nominations for the 2022/2023 Design and Development Awards. The city started the program in 1983 as a way to emphasize how good design and development enhances quality of life, creates a sense of plac...

Court rules attorney fees sought in Simpson case against the city "not reasonable"

Durango, CO: La Plata County District Court ruled Wednesday that John Simpson, through his attorney Matt Roane, overstated the amount of research hours in a lawsuit against the City of Durango regarding unaudited financial statements.

The court ru...

City seeks input on use of parking lot near library

Durango, CO: The future of the overflow parking lot used by the Durango Public Library will be discussed at a neighborhood meeting at 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 11 at the library. 

This site, at 1917 East Third Ave., is owned by the city. In ...

Council adopts 2024 budget

Durango, CO: Council has adopted the city's 2024 budget, with the budget totaling $114 million in anticipated revenues, and approximately $101 million in proposed capital expenditures. 

Council held a 2:00 p.m. study session and ...

City to hold neighborhood meeting to review design concepts for improving safety on Junction Street

Durango, CO: The city of Durango is holding a neighborhood meeting for the Junction Street Traffic Calming Design Project on Dec. 14 at 5 p.m. in the auditorium at Miller Middle School, 2608 Junction St. 

This meeting is to receive feedba...

Forum to discuss updates to the city’s Fair Share housing program

Durango, CO: The city's Housing Innovation Division is hosting a community forum Tuesday, Dec. 5, to discuss proposed updates to the city’s Fair Share Inclusionary Zoning Program. 

The forum seeks input from developers, stakeholders, lend...

Schedule of meetings for the week of December 4, 2023

Durango, CO: The schedule of meetings for the city of Durango for the week of December 4, 2023, is listed below. Find meeting agendas and minutes at DurangoGov.org/Meetings. Sign up to receive meeting schedules automatically at ...

Council to vote on 2024 budget

Durango, CO: Council is scheduled to cast its final vote on the proposed 2024 budget Tuesday night, with the budget totaling $114 million in anticipated revenues, and approximately $101 million in proposed capital expenditures. 

Council w...

Councilors to discuss Tuesday possible reprimand of Bosmans

Durango, CO: A resolution reprimanding City Councilor Olivier Bosmans for acting in a manner unbecoming of a councilor and bringing disrepute to the Durango City Council has been placed on the agenda for City Council’s regular Tuesday, Dec. 5 mee...

Snow Removal in Downtown Durango tonight

Durango, CO: City of Durango crews will remove snow from the Central Business District tonight, Nov. 30, starting at midnight. The snow removal area extends from the 5th Street north to 13th Street, between Narrow Gauge Avenue and East 3rd Avenue...

Get your discounted transit pass or parking permit for Noel Night

Durango, CO: The City’s Transportation Department is offering several awesome deals throughout the week leading up to Noel Night. To save on parking and transit in 2024, visit the Transit Center Monday, Nov. 27 - Friday, Dec. 1 from 8 a...

City to begin prescribed winter slash pile burns

Durango, CO: Winter slash pile burning may begin as soon as Dec.4, to reduce hazardous fuel accumulation and reduce the risk of larger wildfires.

The Durango Parks and Recreation Department continues to work with Durango Fire Protection District a...

Seasonal closures of public lands around Durango begins December 1

Durango, CO: Public lands in the Durango area will be closed from Dec. 1 through the end of April to protect wintering mule deer and elk that move down from higher elevations to ride out harsh winter conditions.

The Bureau of Land Managem...

Durangogov.org will be switching to DurangoCO.gov in the first quarter of 2024

Durango, CO: The City of Durango will be changing its website address from a .org domain to a .gov domain to ensure the public that they are dealing with the official website for the City of Durango.

Anyone can register a .com or .org domain for a...

Schedule of meetings for the week of November 27, 2023

Durango, CO: The schedule of meetings for the city of Durango for the week of November 27, 2023, is listed below. Find meeting agendas and minutes at DurangoGov.org/Meetings. Sign up to receive meeting schedules automatically at ...

Work to begin along edge of Animas River Trail North of 32nd St.

Durango, CO: A small construction project will take place along the Animas River Trail between Animas City Park and 36^th Street on Tuesday, Nov. 28. 

Dirt will be excavated out and replaced with cobble along the edge of this short stretch...

City will collect used cooking oil at Santa Rita Park Nov. 24 and 25

Durango, CO:Is fried turkey on your Thanksgiving menu? The city will have a collection site for used cooking oil 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24 and Saturday, Nov. 25 at the Santa Rita Administration Building at the north end of Santa Rita Park, 105 Sout...

Council votes to update the city's Fair Share program

Durango, CO: Durango City Council approved updates to the city’s Fair Share Administrative Manual to reduce the barrier of “no third-party subsidies” to enhance the potential for public-private-partnerships between d...

Schedule of meetings for the week of November 20, 2023

Durango, CO: The schedule of meetings for the city of Durango for the week of November 20, 2023, is listed below. Find meeting agendas and minutes at DurangoGov.org/Meetings. Sign up to receive meeting schedules automatically at ...

City is surveying the community on conceptual alternatives for Junction Street traffic calming

Durango, CO: The city is requesting feedback on conceptual alternatives for Junction Street through an online survey to gauge community support for possible redesigns. 

The survey is open from Nov. 17 to Dec. 1. The Junction Street Traffi...

City is holding an art design contest for center of a mini roundabout

Durango, CO: The city is asking community members to submit an art design for the center of a proposed mini roundabout at East 3^rd Avenue and 32^nd Street as part of the 32^nd Street Traffic Calming Design Project. 

The contest is open from...

City and fire district make property exchange official with key swap

Durango, CO: The City of Durango and the Durango Fire Protection District have officially swapped keys in a building exchange between the River City Hall, located at 1235 Camino del Rio, and the former Durango School District 9-R property, locate...

Alternate-side parking coming for downtown areas in test program

Durango, CO: The City of Durango will soon begin a test parking plan to help remove snow from city streets during the winter, as well as to help with street-sweeping efforts during the summer.

The city’s Streets Division will begin the A...

Engage Durango public forum

Durango, CO: The city of Durango invites residents to provide feedback directly to the executive leaders of the city during the second “Engage Durango Forum” to be held on Tuesday, Nov. 28.

The goal of the forum, which will be ...

City of Durango Thanksgiving Holiday schedule

Durango, CO: The following is the city’s schedule for the Thanksgiving holiday, Thursday, Nov. 23 and Friday, Nov. 24:

• City administrative offices will be closed Nov. 23 and Nov. 24. This includes City Hall, River City Hall, Poli...

Water, airport and annexation topics discussed by tribal, city officials

Ignacio, CO: Members of the Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council and Durango City Councilors discussed the proposed annexation of land along La Posta Road, water issues and the status of the Durango-La Plata County Airport terminal expansion projec...

Durango seeks public input for annual city manager review

Durango, CO: As required by the city charter, the City of Durango is requesting input on the city manager per the annual review process.

Reviews are anonymous, unless indicated otherwise, and help guide the review process. By city charter, the Cit...

City of Durango extends rental subsidy vouchers application

Durango, CO: 

The City of Durango Housing Innovation Division is launching a new housing program to help bridge the gap between income levels and local rental prices.

The City of Durango Housing Innovation Division has extended the application dead...

Schedule of meetings for the week of November 13, 2023

Durango, CO: The schedule of meetings for the city of Durango for the week of November 13, 2023, is listed below. Find meeting agendas and minutes at DurangoGov.org/Meetings. Sign up to receive meeting schedules automatically at ...

City requesting comments on the draft 2023 Multimodal Transportation Plan

Durango, CO: The city of Durango has published the draft of the 2023 Multimodal Transportation Plan to receive input from the public and is requesting comments be submitted by Nov. 21. The plan guides the implementation of transportation projects...

Durango Transit works with Fort Lewis College on annual ridership survey

Durango, CO: Satisfaction with Durango’s Transit services is up in 2023 when compared to the last couple of years based on the results of the annual Durango transit ridership survey.

Riders ranked their satisfaction with transit services...

Council gets an update on the "livability" of Durango through a community survey

Durango, CO: Council heard the results of a community survey Tuesday that provides staff and council with a comprehensive look at Durango’s strengths, areas of improvement, and residents’ priorities. 

The survey was conducted thr...

Durango's community survey results are now available

Durango, CO: The results from the City of Durango's 2023 Community Survey were presented to Council on Tuesday, and give a comprehensive look at Durango’s strengths, areas of improvement, and residents’ priorities. The results show that ...

Former Durango police officer arrested in Larimer County

Durango, CO: A former Durango Police Department officer was arrested Monday by the Loveland, CO, police department under suspicion of sexually assaulting a child in Larimer County.

Dylan Miller resigned from the Durango Police Department in May 20...

Second A319 coming to Durango-La Plata County Airport; largest aircraft currently servicing DRO

Durango, CO: United Airlines in January will begin operating a second daily Airbus A319 flight between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Durango La-Plata County Airport (DRO), expanding utilization of the largest commercial aircraft currentl...

Schedule of meetings for the week of November 6, 2023

UPDATE: Financial Advisory Board meeting scheduled for Nov. 9 moved to Nov. 20 

Durango, CO: The schedule of meetings for the city of Durango for the week of November 6, 2023, is listed below. Find meeting agendas and minutes at ...

City of Durango Veterans Day schedule

(UPDATED 11/6 with trash and recycling pickup information)

Durango, CO: The following is the City of Durango’s schedule for Veterans Day, observed Friday, Nov. 10: 

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City to host an event to recognize World Day of Remembrance for road traffic victims

Durango, CO: Please join City of Durango and Bike Durango on World Day of Remembrance 2023 to remember those who have lost their lives or been impacted by roadway crashes in Durango and surrounding areas. This is a day for community members, advo...

Council to review community survey

Durango, CO: Durango City Council will be reviewing the results of a community survey aimed at the gauging the “livability” of city.

The survey was conducted throughout the summer, and asked residents for their opinions on 10 c...

Expect delays on Animas River Trail near hatchery

Durango, CO: Colorado Parks and Wildlife is dredging their settling pond, also known as Huck Finn Pond, adjacent to the Animas River Trail and fish hatchery during the months of October and November. The project is to remove organic material from...

Expect traffic delays on Escalante Drive behind Home Depot

Durango, CO: Motorists may experience short delays on Escalante Drive behind Home Depot during a road-resurfacing project scheduled for Oct. 31 - Nov. 9.

Elam Construction will be performing milling and paving operations for the city on Escalante ...

Schedule of meetings for the week October 30, 2023

Durango, CO: The schedule of meetings for the city of Durango for the week of October 30, 2023, is listed below. Find meeting agendas and minutes at DurangoGov.org/Meetings. Sign up to receive meeting schedules automatically at ...

Residences at Durango breaks ground on affordable housing development

Durango, CO: The City of Durango, TWG Development, LLC and stakeholder partners gathered onsite at the former Best Western Motel, 21382 US Highway 160 West, for a groundbreaking event to commence construction for this innovative adaptive reuse pr...

Free woodchips available

Durango, CO: Fall is a great time to mulch your plants and trees to promote water retention and improve soil conditions. 

Free woodchips for non-commercial use are available at Block 35 at Greenmount Cemetery at 900 Cemetery Drive during ...

Drop off unused medications during Drug Take Back Day, Oct. 28

Durango, CO: Do you have unused or expired prescription medications? Dispose of them safely during Drug Take Back Day, hosted by the Durango Police Department, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 at the Police Substation, 545 Wilson Gulch Drive i...

City invites Animas View Drive community to neighborhood meeting

Durango, CO: An upcoming neighborhood meeting for Animas View Drive residents, businesses, and property owners will be hosted by City staff on Wednesday, Nov. 1 at 5:30 p.m. at the Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave.

Along with the...

Man shot at Wapiti Lodge; incident unrelated to Santa Rita Park

Durango, CO: The Durango Police are investigating the shooting of an adult male at Wapiti Lodge (21625 Highway 160W). At 3:08 a.m. on October 25, the department received a call of a shooting. A male, 25, had suffered a gunshot wound. The victim h...

1 dead, 3 injured in Santa Rita Park shooting

For updated information visit:https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/one-killed-three-injured-in-shooting-at-santa-rita-park-in-durango/

Durango, CO: The Durango Police are investigating a fatal shooting of an adult male at Santa Rita Park, 149 S....

City asks Horse Gulch users to park West of Eighth Avenue for overflow

Durango, CO: Due to limited parking space at the Horse Gulch trailhead, the city is asking trail users to park on neighborhood streets to the West of East Eight Avenue. 

The adjacent parking lots on East Third Street are privately owned a...

Criminal offenses down for the month of September

Durango, CO: Violent or other major criminal offenses in September 2023 were down 6.3% from September 2022 in Durango, and down nearly 10% compared to the month’s four-year average.

In total there were 75 Part I criminal offenses reporte...

Schedule of meetings for the week October 23, 2022

Durango, CO: The schedule of meetings for the city of Durango for the week of October 23, 2023, is listed below. Find meeting agendas and minutes at DurangoGov.org/Meetings. Sign up to receive meeting schedules automatically at ...

A call for artists

Durango, CO: The City of Durango is seeking artists who would like to brighten up the Santa Rita Water Reclamation Facility. 

There are five art projects at the facility, including a mural, repairs and enhancements to a current statue, ba...

Prepare for winter with the city of Durango

Durango, CO:  Join the City of Durango in preparing for winter, as our city parks staff is out winterizing the irrigation systems in all the city parks and athletic fields.

There are over 1,000 valves that parks staff will turn off and associated ...

City to hold neighborhood meeting on speeds and safety for Junction Street

Durango, CO: The City of Durango is launching the Junction Street Traffic Calming Design Project with a neighborhood meeting on Oct. 26, at 5 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, located at 2611 Junction Street, to hear from the neighbor...

Council approves subdivision that will allow the fire district to move forward on new facility

Durango, CO:  City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to move forward with a minor subdivision to divide 1235 and 1295 Camino del Rio into three lots for the future Durango Fire Protection District Station #2, Powerhouse Science Center, and city p...

Schedule of meetings for the week of October 16, 2023

Durango, CO: The schedule of meetings for the city of Durango for the week of October 16, 2023, is listed below. Find meeting agendas and minutes at DurangoGov.org/Meetings. Sign up to receive meeting schedules automatically at ...

Council set to talk subdivision for future fire station and 2024 proposed budget

Durango, CO: City Council will hold a public hearing Tuesday to receive comments and discuss a minor subdivision to divide 1235 and 1295 Camino del Rio into three lots for the future Durango Fire Protection District Station #2, Powerhouse Science...

Durango Recreation Center to close next week for maintenance; Lake Nighthorse hours change

Durango, CO: The Durango Community Recreation Center will be closed Sunday, Oct. 15 through Saturday, Oct. 21, for annual maintenance and cleaning of the building. 

In-person support for registration and administrative help will be availa...

Bridge maintenance at US 160 and US 550 intersection to start next week

Durango, CO: The Colorado Department of Transportation will begin road work on Sunday, Oct. 15, to repair the US Highway 160 Animas River bridge just south of the DoubleTree Hotel. Motorists should allow themselves extra travel time as significan...

Durango Reading Club recognized as 2023 Library Community Champion for 141 years of support

Durango, CO: The Durango Public Library’s Friends of the Library and the Library Advisory Board are pleased to announce that the 2023 Library Community Champion award has been given to the Reading Club of Durango.

Established in 1882 and...

City launches new leaf collection program

Durango, CO: City of Durango and Table to Farm Compost are piloting a way to integrate leaf collections and composting into Fall Cleanup. The program is designed to explore more ways to divert leaves from the landfill while still preventing impro...

Schedule of meetings for the week of October 9, 2023

Durango, CO: The schedule of meetings for the city of Durango for the week of October 9, 2023, is listed below. Find meeting agendas and minutes at DurangoGov.org/Meetings. Sign up to receive meeting schedules automatically at D...

Help the city name a street

Durango, CO: The City of Durango has a street that needs a name. It is located between Backcountry Experience and River City Hall and serves the Fire Station and The Powerhouse. 

We are asking the community to join in the fun and help us ...

Animas River Trail to close at Rotary Park temporarily for maintenance

Durango, CO: The City of Durango will be closing the north section of Rotary Park and a short section of the Animas River Trail adjacent to the park on Tuesday Oct. 10 and Wednesday Oct. 11 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

The Forestry Division fro...

Building Community film series continues with showing of "Social Life of Small Urban Spaces"

Durango, CO: The City of Durango Community Development is pleased to present the movie series Building Community: Exploring City Planning and Architecture Through Film. Join us for a viewing of the important documentary film by William H. Whyte, ...

Council pushes forward Residences at Durango with approval of modified finance structure

Durango, CO: Council took a big step forward on the 120-unit affordable housing project Residences at Durango on Tuesday, by approving a modified finance structure for the project.

The project will convert the former 72-room Best Western Motel at ...

City accepting applications for Florida, 15th, and 3rd Intersection Focus Group

Durango, CO: The City of Durango is seeking applicants for the Florida, 15^th, and 3^rd Intersection Focus Group. 

The purpose of this focus group is to critically review public input, consultant proposed alternatives, data, and other feedb...

Durango Transit launching evening bus service on October 18

Durango, CO: Durango Transit is excited to announce the upcoming launch of “DuranGO!” evening and nighttime transit service on October 18. Unlike Durango Transit’s other fixed routes, which provide public transportat...

Schedule of meetings for the week of October 2, 2023

Durango, CO: The schedule of meetings for the city of Durango for the week of October 2, 2023, is listed below. Find meeting agendas and minutes at DurangoGov.org/Meetings. Sign up to receive meeting schedules automatically at D...

Council to receive update on groundbreaking for Residences at Durango

Durango, CO: City staff plans to announce the groundbreaking of the 120-unit affordable housing project Residences at Durango, on Tuesday. 

The project will convert the former 72-room Best Western Motel at 21382 US Highway 160 into afford...

Volunteers needed for Sepp Kuss parade Oct. 19

UPDATE 10/16/2023: Volunteers are needed for the Sepp Kuss homecoming celebration and bike parade. Apply here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4DACAF2FAAFBC61-45071065-sepp#/

Durango, CO: Main Avenue and East Second Avenue will be te...

City of Durango and its regional partners all opt in to Proposition 123

Durango, CO: The Regional Housing Alliance has announced that all four government members in La Plata County have opted into Proposition 123.

 In November 2022, Colorado voters passed Proposition 123, a ballot measure authorizing the stat...

Colorado Department of Revenue to host natural medicine forum

Durango, CO: On Wednesday Oct. 4, the Department of Revenue Natural Medicine Division will host a Colorado Natural Medicine Public Forum in Durango City Council chambers at 949 East Second Ave. from 5 – 6:30 p.m.

The forum will discuss provide an ...

City to hold open house to discuss upcoming code amendments

Durango, CO: The Community Development Department is hosting a public open house to present findings, share recommendations, and get input from the community on upcoming Land Use & Development Code amendments.

Come join city staff at the Duran...

Fall Cleanup begins Oct. 2: Leaves and tree trimmings accepted

Durango, CO: Fall Cleanup will occur Monday, Oct. 2 through Friday, Oct. 26. City crews will be moving through residential neighborhoods picking up the following materials:

• Tree trimmings and branches less than 8 feet in length and less than 8 inc...

Durango's SeeClickFix app sees over 400 citizen requests in first 8 months

Durango, CO: The City of Durango has received 412 requests through its public reporting tool SeeClickFix since the service launched last January, allowing staff to help address everything from abandon vehicles to submitting a public comment. &...

Schedule of meetings for the week of September 25, 2023

Durango, CO: The schedule of meetings for the city of Durango for the week of September 25, 2023, is listed below. Find meeting agendas and minutes at DurangoGov.org/Meetings. Sign up to receive meeting schedules automatically at&nbs...

Bicycle events for area students planned

Durango, CO: The city and Durango School District 9-R are hosting various Safe Routes to School events for local students on Wednesdays in the coming weeks before the chilly weather sets in. 

• Wednesday, Sept. 27: Durango Police Department...

Durango Mesa Park demonstration trails to open Thursday

(Updated 9/23 at 3:49 p.m. with additional information on E-bikes)

Durango, CO: The moment we’ve all been waiting for is finally here: On Sept. 28 at 4 p.m. six new trails totaling roughly seven miles on Durango Mesa Park will be opened ...

Street painting on Main begins Monday

Durango, CO: Starting Monday, Sept. 25, the City of Durango will be repainting the center lane on and around Main Avenue.

Fall centerline painting will continue throughout the rest of the city and is expected to finish on Oct. 6, 2023.

The Durango ...

No Household Hazardous Waste collection event in 2023

Durango, CO: The Household Hazardous Waste event is a service co-hosted by La Plata County and the City of Durango that has historically been offered every other year, and since it was held in 2022 will not be held in 2023.

The program is funded t...

Council approves 1,928-acre Durango Mesa Park annexation

Durango, CO: Durango City Council unanimously voted on Tuesday to approve the annexing of 1,928 acres from the Durango Mesa Park Foundation to be used for several recreational purposes.

The property is within the City’s Comprehensive Plan boundary...

Schedule of meetings for the week of September 18, 2023

Durango, CO: The schedule of meetings for the city of Durango for the week of September 18, 2023, is listed below. Find meeting agendas and minutes at DurangoGov.org/Meetings. Sign up to receive meeting schedules automatically at&nbs...

Durango - La Plata County Airport sees passenger traffic increase this summer

Durango, CO: The number of people boarding a plane at the Durango – La Plata County Airport (DRO) for June through August totaled 60,438, which is a 16% increase over the summer months in 2022.

June enplaned passenger traffic totaled 18,...

Council to cast final vote on 1,928 acre annexation for Durango Mesa Park

Durango, CO: Durango City council will cast final votes on annexing 1,928 acres from the Durango Mesa Park Foundation to be used for several recreational purposes.

The property is within the City’s Comprehensive Plan boundary and is iden...

Poet Laureate Program is accepting applications to fill the first official poetry role in Durango

Durango, CO: Starting in 2024, Durango will have a Poet Laureate position for the first time in its history. The program is funded by the City of Durango's Lodgers Tax Arts and Culture Fund and administered by 501c3 organization Friends ...

Schedule of meetings for the week of September 11, 2023

Durango, CO: The schedule of meetings for the city of Durango for the week of September 11, 2023, is listed below. Find meeting agendas and minutes at DurangoGov.org/Meetings. Sign up to receive meeting schedules automatically at&nbs...

Upcoming parking closures at Horse Gulch trailhead

UPDATE 9/8/2023: Parking lot closure changed to Sept. 20 

Durango, CO: A portion of the Horse Gulch trailhead parking lot is scheduled to be closed starting Tuesday, Sept. 20 as part of the development of the demonstration trails that con...

Durango transit no-service day on September 10

Durango, CO: Durango Transit will not operate on Sunday, September 10 to accommodate a staff event. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Transit services will resume a normal operating schedule on Monday, September 11. For more information, ...

City begins repaving project on Red Mountain Drive

Durango, CO: The City of Durango and its contractors have begun milling and repaving Red Mountain Drive.

The project began on Tuesday, Sept. 5, and is scheduled to be completed by Friday, Sept. 22.

During construction no on-street parking will be a...

A large-scale fiber optic project has begun along Florida Road

Durango, CO: Deeply Digital has begun a large-scale fiber optic project along and near Florida Road, starting near the south end of Aspen Drive all the way to Timberland Drive.

The fiber optic project began on Tuesday, Sept. 5, and will continue t...

Council votes to initially approve Durango Mesa Park annexation

Durango, CO: Council voted unanimously on the initial annexation of 1,928-acres of land to the City of Durango from the Durango Mesa Park Foundation to be used for several recreational purposes.

“I’ve been involved in governmen...

Schedule of meetings for the week of September 4, 2023

Durango, CO: The schedule of meetings for the city of Durango for the week of September 4, 2023, is listed below. Find meeting agendas and minutes at DurangoGov.org/Meetings. Sign up to receive meeting schedules automatically at ...

Staff to present proposed land use code amendments to council

Durango, CO: The City’s community development department will provide updates on a suite of upcoming code amendments to the Land Use and Development Code at the Tuesday Sept. 5 council study session.

Code amendments include reconfiguring Community...

Staff to present update on Downtown's Next Step at city council study session

Durango, CO:  Aging sewer and water lines – some of which are 70+ years old - would be replaced downtown before any road construction is done for the Downtown’s Next Step Design project under a proposal city councilors will consider in t...

City of Durango's schedule for the Labor Day Holiday

Durango, CO: The following is the city of Durango’s schedule for the Labor Day holiday, observed on Monday, September 4, 2023:

• City administrative offices will be closed, including City Hall, River City Hall, Police Station and Substatio...

Way to Go Durango mobile app launching in September

Durango, CO: The City of Durango’s multimodal division is rebranding their commute tracking program. The rebrand will include an app called, Way To Go Durango. It is a trip planning, riding sharing, and commute tracking app that will be launching...

City receives award for excellence in water fluoridation

Durango, CO: The City of Durango has received an excellence in fluoridation award from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment for 2021.

The City supports and follows the guidance and recommendations of various agencies which incl...

City Council office hours continue to be a success

Durango, CO: Durango City Council has regularly been meeting with citizens for office hours on a rotating schedule every other week in an effort to increase engagement with the public. 

"Rotating City Council office hours has been a ...

City concludes successful zero fare summer and parking pilot program

Durango, CO: The City of Durango Transportation Department is wrapping up two successful initiatives that provided increased transportation options this summer. City Council directed the use of discretionary Lodgers’ Tax to fund free transit and ...

New program aims at reminding pet owners to scoop after their pets

Durango, CO: A “Back to SchooP” program to remind pet owners to scoop up after their pets has been launched by the City of Durango, La Plata County Humane Society, Visit Durango, and Durango Trails. 

“We noti...

Neighborhood Meeting scheduled for Schneider Park Pickleball Court's project

Durango, CO: The City of Durango will be hosting a neighborhood meeting to explain the Schneider Park Pickleball Court’s project timeline, features, landscaping and the expected impacts and interruptions to the use of Schneider Park. 

The...

City partners with Catalyst Fund to assist with workforce housing development

Durango, CO: Two housing projects in Durango were awarded grants to help lower the cost of activities before construction begins such as environmental studies, site preparation, market studies, surveys and other fees.

The Durango Crossings project...

Sen. Simpson, Sen. Bridges, and Rep. McLachlan to visit Southwest Colorado

Durango, CO: Senator Cleave Simpson and Representative McLachlan with Senator Jeff Bridges are scheduled to visit Region 9 in Southwest Colorado on Thursday, August 31st, and Friday, September 1st, 2023 as part of their ongoing efforts to engage ...

Schedule of meetings for the week of August 28, 2023

Durango, CO:  The schedule of meetings for the city of Durango for the week of August 28, 2023, is listed below. Find meeting agendas and minutes at DurangoGov.org/Meetings. Sign up to receive meeting schedules automatically at ...

Possible new school at Three Springs discussed by city, school district

Durango, CO: A potential new elementary school at Three Springs was discussed Wednesday at a joint meeting among city councilors and the Durango School District 9R board members.

The school district has 40 acres in the Three Springs subdivision ju...

Police arrest four child-predator suspects in joint operation with state and county law enforcement

Durango, CO: Four men were arrested in Durango last week through an undercover child predator operation that focused on identifying and arresting individuals seeking to engage in sexual activities with minors.   

 The op...

City begins design on ADA improvements along north Main Avenue

Durango, CO:  The City of Durango has contracted and begun design work to improve ADA compliance and accessibility along the US Hwy 550 (north Main Avenue) corridor between 17th Street and Animas View Drive.

This project will design sidewalk impro...

Schedule of meetings for the week of August 21, 2023

Durango, CO:  The schedule of meetings for the city of Durango for the week of August 21, 2023, is listed below. Find meeting agendas and minutes at DurangoGov.org/Meetings. Sign up to receive meeting schedules automatically at ...

Five roadwork projects scheduled to begin over the next two weeks

Durango, CO: Various roadwork projects are scheduled the next two weeks, beginning with a repaving project on First Street. Additional projects include Red Mountain Drive, East Third Street, East College Drive/Goeglein Gulch Road, and Wilson Gulc...

Land Donation at Oxbow Preserve Complete, Public Process will Focus on Management of the Property

Durango, CO:  The City of Durango has completed the land donation process resulting in accepting nearly 50 acres of Animas River greenway adjacent to Oxbow Preserve. 

This generous donation from Bill and Maddy Waters is over 16 years in t...

Parks and Recreation Department’s Fall/Winter Enrichment Guide

Durango, CO:

The Durango Parks and Recreation Fall 2023 – Winter 2024 Enrichment Guide is now available in English and Spanish, to view or download online at, https://www.durangogov.org/773/Activities-Guide.

The Enrichment Guide lists youth and adult progra...

A section of Goeglein Gulch Road to close to one Lane on August, 17

Durango, CO:  Goeglein Road will be closed to one lane on Thursday, Aug. 17 near College Drive for construction work.

 Four Corners Materials is directing traffic through one lane around a construction zone where east College Drive and Go...

Devon Schmidt takes helm as city's new Chief Financial Officer

Durango, CO:  Devon Schmidt steps into her role as the official chief financial officer for the City of Durango, after council approved her appointment at Tuesday night's meeting.

“The city of Durango is fortunate to be able to ...

Council approves funds for pickleball courts at Schneider Park

Durango, CO:  (Update: Construction is expected to start this fall, not 2024). Pickleball players flooded council chambers Tuesday to support a mid-year budget adjustments that increased funding for outdoor pickleball courts at Schneider Park.

Cou...

Parks, Recreation needs outlined in report

Durango, CO: The city’s Parks and Recreation Department has updated a study on the condition of various recreation facilities to help focus on high-priority items, which include replacing the two ski tow ropes at Chapman Hill and potent...

Council to discuss mid-year budget adjustments and open-carry rules for City Hall

UPDATE 8/15/2023: Mid-year adjustments for Downtown's Next steps have been removed from the agenda, and will be brought before council for consideration separately at a later date.  

Durango, CO: Mid-year budget adjustme...

Joint city fire/police facility deemed not feasible

Durango, CO: A combined fire and police station at the current River City Hall site in Durango has been determined to not be feasible as a joint project, but the fire district is still investigating the site for a new fire station while the city is consid...

City Council to talk tourism and housing on Jan. 17

Durango, CO: Durango councilors are scheduled to discuss on Jan. 17 reallocating the city’s lodgers’ tax in its afternoon study session and may vote on preliminary approval for a 153-unit housing development at its regular &am...

Lake Nighthorse opens March 31; new rules address Wibit popularity

Durango, CO:  Lake Nighthorse Recreation Area will open for the 2023 season on Friday, March 31 with new rules for the popular Wibit Aqua Park. The lake will be open for non-motorized recreation 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Ma...

City of Durango’s schedule for Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

Durango, CO: The following is the City’s schedule for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Monday, Jan. 16:

City administrative offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 16 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday including City...

Drop a pin, make a request with Durango’s new reporting tool

Durango, CO: The City of Durango invites residents to drop a pin on an interactive online map and make a request, using the city’s new public reporting system SeeClickFix.

SeeClickFix allows anyone to report quality-of-life issues around...

Council approves Bill Tuthill as interim city attorney

Durango, CO: At a special meeting Monday morning Durango City Council voted to enter into an agreement with Bill Tuthill of WAT Legal to take on the role of interim city attorney.

“I thank Mr. Tuthill for being available and willing to h...

Council reviews concepts for new housing project, and makes strides in search for interim attorney

Durango, CO: Durango City Council kicked off 2023 by moving forward with a conceptual design that could bring nearly 200 new residential units to Durango, reviewing recreation goals for 2023 with representatives of Durango Mesa Park and Durango T...

City of Durango accepting nominations for Design & Development Awards

Durango, CO: 

The public is invited to submit nominations for the 2022 Design and Development Awards. The city started the program in 1983 to emphasize how good design and development adds housing units, enhances quality of life, creates a sense o...

Visit Durango launches resident survey for 2022

Durango, CO: To gain insight on La Plata County resident views on the benefits and impacts of tourism Visit Durango has launched its County Resident Survey for 2022.

The survey is available in both English and Spanish, and those who compl...

A Call to Artists

Durango, CO: The Durango Community Recreation Center invites artists of all mediums to display their artwork for a one-month period in the community wing hallway of the Recreation Center.  

Artwork must be displayed on the wall; there are...

A preview of topics scheduled for the January, 3 city council meetings

Durango, CO: The city of Durango’s first council meetings in the new year, scheduled Jan. 3, will see a discussion regarding 2023 goals for Durango Mesa Park at the afternoon study session, and a public hearing regarding a new housing project for...

Slash piles to burn in Dalla Mountain Park

Durango, CO: The Durango Parks and Recreation Department is working with Durango Fire Protection District and the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control to burn slash piles in Dalla Mountain Park on Dec. 16, as weather conditions permit.

Slash pi...

Lottery for new deed-restricted townhomes set for Thursday

Durango, CO: HomesFund, in partnership with the City of Durango, is holding a lottery on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, starting at 3 p.m. to choose the potential buyers for the four  income-qualified units at the Animas City Park Overlook Tow...

New Capital Improvement Project division rounds out its first year

Durango, CO: 

Durango’s first year with a dedicated Capital Improvement Program division draws to a close with 43 projects completed in 2022, plus an additional 17 projects scheduled for completion in 2023.

“It’s very exciting to see the projects t...

Colorado’s statewide bag fee goes into effect January 1, 2023

Durango, CO: The City of Durango has created a webpage to inform businesses and customers about the details of Colorado’s Plastic Pollution Reduction Act : www.durangogov.org/bags, set to go into effect Jan. 1, 2023.  

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City settles lawsuit that rescinds all accusations of wrongdoing

Media ContactTom SluisDirector, Media and Community EngagementPhone: (970) 375-5090Email: Tom.Sluis@durangogov.org

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City settles lawsuit that rescinds all accusations of wrongdoing

Durango, CO: In an effort to ...

Drone unit aids in another arrest ahead of its one-year anniversary

Media ContactDan KellermyerDurango Police Department Phone: (970) 764-7504Email: dan.kellermeyer@durangogov.org

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City begins engineering design for Downtown’s Next Step on Main Avenue

Media ContactDevin King Multimodal Administrator Phone: (970) 375-4955Email:

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